CBS Los Angeles

More than 50 firefighters battled a large fire at a recycling center in South LA Thursday.

The fire — reported just after 5:20 p.m. — burned at 1981 W. Slauson Avenue.

Large plumes of smoke were visible for miles. Around 6:10 p.m. the blaze was almost completely out. The black smoke gave way to white smoke which firefighters consider a good sign.

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